Temporary sidentual Housing for Veterans Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment Program Fayetteville AR Area

NCO 16 Contracting Office will be posting at requirement for the following services:



Description of Services: The Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks (VHSO), Fayetteville, Arkansas Medical Center has a requirement for a residential housing contract for veterans that are attending the VA s 28-day Outpatient Substance Abuse (SA) Treatment program in Fayetteville, AR. The requirement for services are to provide 18 beds of residential housing 365 days a year within a 70 mile radius of the Fayetteville, Arkansas area.

The VA will reserve 12 beds daily with the option of 6 additional beds. Payment for the 12 reserved beds will be made monthly regardless of the bed s utilization. Additional beds will be requested, as needed, up to the maximum of 18 beds. This is a co-ed treatment program, so, there will be the need for separate secure sleeping quarters for male and female veterans, plus, lounge and activity areas. The age range is between 18 yrs and 70 yrs. of age with the majority being in the 50-70 year range with primarily a male population. These facilities must be handicap and wheelchair accessible. Veterans shall be housed separately from other residential program occupants. Housing shall be adequately heated and cooled and have proper plumbing. Nutritious meals, drinks and snacks will be available throughout the Veterans treatment rotation. There shall be evidence that food is prepared, served and stored under sanitary conditions in accordance with the Arkansas Department of Public Health. Sanitary procedures shall be established and maintained for washing dishes, cleaning equipment and work areas and for proper waste disposal in accordance with the Arkansas Department of Public Health. The contractor will have either a Registered Dietitian on staff or as a consultant to develop nutritious meal plans for all veterans, including, those veterans with special dietary requirements, i.e, diabetics, congestive heart failure, liver disease, etc. The contractor will provide laundry facilities on site, so, that the veterans can do their own laundry. The contractor must also provide an environment conducive to recovery, no alcohol or illegal drugs allowed on premises, structured group activities, including recreational activities; the availability of safe exercise equipment; instructions in and assistance with health and personal hygiene; monitoring prescription medications and a secure place for veterans to store their medications; the contractor will have on staff a person that is knowledgeable about medications and can supervise the veteran taking their medications.

All interested vendors that are licensed in residential housing as associated with the description above and have an established residential facility within 70 miles of the VHSO Fayetteville AR are encouraged to continue to check the FBO site for the posting within the next 30 days. This requirement will be posted unrestricted.

NACIS CODE: 624221

Size: $11.0 million